Cryptic crossword clue
Pa quitting field of play, once beaten 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word DANG

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The straight part

We know that "once beaten" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case once beaten = dang.

The cryptic/wordplay part

In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does DANG mean?

1. A damn, a negligible quantity, minimal consideration.

1. Damn.

1. Damn.

1. Damn.

1. To hit or strike.
2. To dash; to throw violently.
3. To inflict minor damage upon, especially by hitting or striking.
4. To fire or reject.
5. To deduct, as points, from another, in the manner of a penalty; to penalize.
6. To mishit (a golf ball).

1. To dash.

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